Airbus and L3Harris win $1.5 billion deals for Canada fleet support

The fleet will replace the aging CC-150 Polaris aircraftAuthor of the article:You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.The Canadian government awarded three long-term support contracts worth about $1.5 billion to L3Harris Technologies Inc. and Airbus SE as part of its push to increase defence spending.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.The agreements provide in-service support for Canada’s new CC-330 Husky fleet, which will be used for air-to-air refuelling, passenger transport, medical evacuation and strategic missions.L3Harris’ military aircraft solutions unit received two contracts totaling $1.1 billion for maintenance services, while Airbus’ defense and space unit received a $374 million contract to supply engineering and airworthiness support, according to a government news release.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Canada announced the purchase of nine Husky aircraft in 2023 — four new Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft and five converted A330-200s, for a total cost of $3.6 billion. The fleet will replace the aging CC-150 Polaris aircraft, with a first delivery expected in 2027.The new support contracts have the potential to create and maintain 720 jobs in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta, and will ensure the fleet can “respond to evolving threats, safeguard our sovereignty, and uphold Canada’s enduring commitments to our allies — whenever and wherever required,” Procurement Minister Joel Lightbound said in the statement.Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the government increased defence spending enough in 2025 to reach NATO’s target of allocating two per cent of its gross domestic product. Canada has also committed to reaching the alliance’s five per cent benchmark by 2035.Bloomberg.comPostmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information.365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4© 2026 Financial Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited.This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.You can manage saved articles in your account.and save up to 100 articles!You can manage your saved articles in your account and clicking the X located at the bottom right of the article.